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This site is for mothers of kids in the U.S. Navy and for Moms who have questions about Navy life for their kids.

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Choose your Username. For the privacy and safety of you and/or your sailor, NO LAST NAMES ARE ALLOWED, even if your last name differs from that of your sailor (please make sure your URL address does not include your last name either). Also, please do not include your email address in your user name. Go to "Settings" above to set your Username. While there, complete your Profile so you can post and share photos and videos of your Sailor and share stories with other moms!

Make sure to read our Community Guidelines and this Navy Operations Security (OPSEC) checklist - loose lips sink ships!

Join groups! Browse for groups for your PIR date, your sailor's occupational specialty, "A" school, assigned ship, homeport city, your own city or state, and a myriad of other interests. Jump in and introduce yourself! Start making friends that can last a lifetime.

Link to Navy Speak - Navy Terms & Acronyms: Navy Speak

All Hands Magazine's full length documentary "Making a Sailor": This video follows four recruits through Boot Camp in the spring of 2018 who were assigned to DIV 229, an integrated division, which had PIR on 05/25/2018.

Boot Camp: Making a Sailor (Full Length Documentary - 2018)

Boot Camp: Behind the Scenes at RTC

...and visit Navy.com - America's Navy and Navy.mil also Navy Live - The Official Blog of the Navy to learn more.

OPSEC - Navy Operations Security

Always keep Navy Operations Security in mind. In the Navy, it's essential to remember that "loose lips sink ships." OPSEC is everyone's responsibility.

DON'T post critical information including future destinations or ports of call; future operations, exercises or missions; deployment or homecoming dates.

DO be smart, use your head, always think OPSEC when using texts, email, phone, and social media, and watch this video: "Importance of Navy OPSEC."

Follow this link for OPSEC Guidelines:

OPSEC GUIDELINES

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**UPDATE as of 11/10/2022 PIR vaccination is no longer required.

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RTC Graduation

RESUMING LIVE PIR - 8/13/2021

Please note! Changes to this guide happened in October 2017. Tickets are now issued for all guests, and all guests must have a ticket to enter base. A separate parking pass is no longer needed to drive on to base for parking.

Please see changes to attending PIR in the PAGES column. The PAGES are located under the member icons on the right side.

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Navy Weeks are here!

091106-N-9712C-002 NEW ORLEANS (Nov. 6, 2009) Spectators watch as a formation of F/A 18 Hornets assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 204 fly over the dedication of a new building at the National World War II Museum. World War II veterans and military service members stationed in the New Orleans area were guests of honor for the dedication. The event was part of New Orleans Navy Week, one of 21 Navy Weeks planned across…

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Added by Navy for Moms Admin on March 26, 2010 at 4:00pm — 3 Comments

got the "box" today

was doing pretty well until "the box" came in the mail today. There is no letter or adress with it. Does this come later. Did anyone else find this difficult to receive???

Added by terry on March 26, 2010 at 2:29pm — 2 Comments

Thank you to everyone

Thank you to everyone who left me such encouraging messages. I am sorry it has taken me a while to get back in touch. On Tuesday, I came home to find "the box" waiting on our porch. I took it to my daughter-in-law's home for her. Even though I didn't open it, just seeing that box made everything so real. Then earlier tonight my daughter-in-law called me and said that she got the official letter in the mail with info and she was so happy that my son had a few lines written on the bottom. As of… Continue

Added by debyar63 on March 25, 2010 at 8:33pm — 1 Comment

Thank You

Thank you to everyone who left me such encouraging messages. I am sorry it has taken me a while to get back in touch. On Tuesday, I came home to find "the box" waiting on our porch. I took it to my daughter-in-law's home for her. Even though I didn't open it, just seeing that box made everything so real. And then earlier tonight my daughter-in-law called me and said that she got the official letter in the mail with info and she was so happy that my son had a few lines written on the bottom. As… Continue

Added by debyar63 on March 25, 2010 at 8:27pm — No Comments

What about the Passport?

I know I am supposed to try to find the answer to my question in the existing blogs and forums. I tried. So, My son has been told to get a passport. He is in San Diego. For some reason I find unfathomable, he doesn't know where to go or how to accomplish this. Also, we are all wondering just why he might need one, although I can speculate a LOT of good reasons. He is marginally communicative, frustrating his Dad & me.

Added by mandm37214 on March 25, 2010 at 7:47pm — 5 Comments

Went to my sons grad in Great Lakes March 19th ship09 Div131. It was both joyful and sad. Joyful because my son has turned into a fine man. But sad because my boy is gone. My mom told me this would h…

Went to my sons grad in Great Lakes March 19th ship09 Div131. It was both joyful and sad. Joyful because my son has turned into a fine man. But sad because my boy is gone. My mom told me this would happen. Both my bothers were in the Navy. I'm still crying:( By the way what is with this no hug thing? Continue

Added by Melissa on March 25, 2010 at 5:30am — 1 Comment

Accomidations at Great Lakes

My son graduates sometime in May 2010, I have never traveled to Illinois and need some help.

I am driving there (about 10 hours) but I dont want to drive my car to the PIR.

I need some suggestions (within distance from Naval Training Facility) on accomidations for the weekend. Even if you tell me which places to avoid at least I will know where to begin. Thank you

Added by blessedpr on March 24, 2010 at 9:00pm — 4 Comments

Tips

Hi all, i just wanted to share some tips with you all. When your SR calls, just listen, their time is very short on the phone. If you have a lot of yes and no answer questions, send checklists instead of asking them in a letter, you'll get more info from your SR since they will have more time to write. Only send letters, dont send boxes, unless you are specifically asked by your SR, especaially females as they will want their makeup for pics and graduation, and those that wear contacts will… Continue

Added by SAFutureFC~ship 12, div 181~ on March 24, 2010 at 4:09pm — No Comments

Lost and Bewildered by Entire situation..

Hi all. New here. Trying to get it all straight. Little Lady in the Photo is Virina - My daughter's daughter !! Got a few letters so far, haven't had time to digest most of this. Keeping sanity on loan from the business side of brain...for enduring full time thru the florida training also....keeping little Boo happy and steady !!

Any input is appreciated. The recruiter said they had her graduation date. She left my…

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Added by Nan on March 24, 2010 at 3:56pm — 4 Comments

Time is of the essence

Well my husband joined the U.S. Navy March 1st. He leaves September 9th. I sat here and thought that 6 months was a long time to be able to spend with him...boy was I wrong! Between us working and taking care of the house and my dad that was just diagnosed with Renal failure, it seems like time is just slipping away!! Its already been a month and it seems that my time with him is more important now then ever! I have never been separated for this long and I honestly dont know what I am going to… Continue

Added by MyHrtBlongs2ASubmariner on March 24, 2010 at 11:56am — No Comments

PIR Graduation

PIR was awesome!!! Had a great time at graduation and seeing our son. How proud we are of all the men and women who graduated this past weekend. Didn't want to leave so I am a little sad but I know he will have a great adventure where he is going. Can't wait for the DVD to come so I can relive every moment again and it was great meeting everyone from NFM and meeting another new mom who didn't know about this site. Good luck to everyone's child who is going on to their A… Continue

Added by scorpion56 on March 23, 2010 at 12:10pm — 2 Comments

Tiger Cruise count down

with a little over 2 weeks to go to Pearl Harbor........Getting excited about my first Tiger cruise this is my sons 3 rd deployment and hopefully his last... his enlistment is almost up! But if he decides to re-enlist I''m all for it.

So hope to see other Navy moms!!!!! Looking forward to lots of memories and pictures

Added by Lindat on March 21, 2010 at 9:00pm — 1 Comment

So very proud of my son...now come the tears

Ok Moms....Am I wimpy or what? My son doesn't leave for bootcamp until July and already I find myself getting choked up. My family and I are so proud of him. Being in the Navy will give him some great opportunities and also give him an appreciation for our country. My father was a World War II Navy Seabee and so it is with great pride that my son will follow his grandfather in the same military branch.

The question I have is: How do I stay strong for him? I feel like an idiot when my… Continue

Added by javajo50 (MM Power School 1103) on March 21, 2010 at 7:01pm — 14 Comments

So proud of my sailor on Ship 12 Div 175

Well I am 2 weeks in and it is still as hard as day one . I am doing really great so proud of myself for excepting these whole thing and moving on to support my sailor 100%.He will always be my son and and now he is a fine recruit soon to be a fine sailor. A man now I could not be prouder of the choice he mad. Life is all about change and he has changed his own life and mine both for the better. How can I ever thank he for his choice. I love you Ian and you have made me very PROUD.

Added by murphy on March 21, 2010 at 4:43pm — No Comments

SO PROUD!!!

My son knew from the time he was a soph in HS that he wanted to be in the navy and went as far as putting the navy emblem on his class ring (he graduated in '09). I was nervous at first when he said 'military" but he was still very young and thought maybe he would change his mind. He didn't. He's always been ADHD and had a very difficult time with school so I was worried about him passing the academic part of it. He flunked the ASVAB twice but was determined to get in. One of his HS teachers (… Continue

Added by 2 navy boys on March 21, 2010 at 4:07am — 4 Comments

Oi just to finally vent.

My husband left on march 2nd and I still haven't heard from him other than his last I got here safe and I love you call. I have a two year old who has days where all she does is ask for her daddy and lately all I do is cry. I just don't get why his division hasn't been able to call. I am trying to be strong but I am hurt, scared, and depressed. I feel so unimportant. I know he's busy and I know that it's hard to write, but I am his wife, why can't I get just a one line note that says babe i… Continue

Added by msmilegurl4 on March 21, 2010 at 1:23am — 2 Comments

Left for Boot Camp on March 15

Our daughter left for boot camp on March 15th. She was still in San Diego on the 16th as it took two days for processing. She called us on the 17th to say she had arrived and would be sending home a box with her stuff. I guess it is just a waiting game from now on. I don't know when graduation for this group will be. I'm sure I will hear in plenty of time. Any mom's with kids who left on the same date from San Diego? Hope to hear from you.

Added by shannsmom on March 20, 2010 at 5:20pm — 2 Comments

Waiting Game

I am new to this site..Well truthfully I am new to the whole Navy thing. I am not a mom but I am a girl friend to a want to be Sailor..I think I'm going to use this blog as a place to vent all those thoughts,feelings nd troubles my family and friends just quite don't understand.

One day in Nov I walked in the house from work one day to find my boyfriend leaning against the sink with his arms crossed across his chest..He looked at me and said "I want to join the Navy"...My heart sank...… Continue

Added by Jennifer on March 20, 2010 at 1:45am — 2 Comments

Thank you all!!

You guys are all the best thanks for making me feel better. She will only have 23 days to complete after she recovers. This website is the best thing i ever did. Thanks again! God Bless You All!!!!!!!

Added by christy(Cesili's mom) on March 19, 2010 at 10:26am — No Comments

writing versus internet

My son is now in "A" school and has been given the freedom to have a cell etc, etc, before I wrote him weekly because that was the only contact he could have. Now I see his posts on the internet and can call or talk more freely. My question is this: Does it encourage them to continue receiving letters? I have some problems with my hands and I know if I ask him my son will probably say no need to because of that. But I would gladly take the time to write him, regardless if it helps encourage… Continue

Added by KC on March 18, 2010 at 11:15pm — 4 Comments